Product Information

Overview

The G-Technology G-DRIVE mini hard drive delivers the speed of USB 3.0 and FireWire connectivity, along with easy setup and high capacity. This get-up-and-go storage works with Time Machine backup and has an integrated heat-sink for super-silent operation and superior cooling. Plus, the durable 7200RPM drive is housed in a compact all-aluminum case.

Highlights

USB 3.0 and FireWire ports for outstanding performance

7200RPM for the ultimate on-the-go performance

Bus-powered hub eliminates the need for a separate power connection

Integrated heat-sink for near-silent operation and cooling for long life and data reliability

Did you notice?

Built with an aluminum enclosure to ensure the best in reliability and durability.

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What's in the Box?

G-Technology G-DRIVE mini hard drive

Two FireWire cables (800; 800 to 400)

USB 3.0 cable (backward compatible with USB 2.0)

Protective carrying case

Tech Specs

Other Features: Time Machine compatible

Connections: Firewire 800, USB 2.0, USB 3.0

Power Source: Bus Powered

Height: 0.9 in./2.3 cm

Width: 4.97 in./12.62 cm

Weight: 1.14 lb./0.52 kg

Length: 3.18 in./8.1

System Requirements

Mac

Mac OS X v10.5 or later

Windows

Windows 2000/XP/Vista

Manufacturer Information

Part Number

Mfr. Part Number: 0G02568

UPC or EAN No.: 705487191202

Warranty

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I contacted G-Technology and they confirmed this is a serious problem with this drive if connected v
I contacted G-Technology and they confirmed this is a serious problem with this drive if connected via Firewire as the current OS does power-down the drive, so it stays permanently on which is not something the drive was designed for. They recommend you unmount and switch off the unit daily. If so there are better and cheaper drives out there.
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That makes sense. What I do is, I put both on the same drive but I have duplicates, that is I have t
That makes sense. What I do is, I put both on the same drive but I have duplicates, that is I have two drives which contain almost the same information: I rotate them, one day I back up to drive A, the next day to drive B.

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Yes, I have a daisy chain of several drives that are FireWire on the Thunderbolt to FireWire convert
Yes, I have a daisy chain of several drives that are FireWire on the Thunderbolt to FireWire converter cable. I understand the drives need to be AC powered (plugged in). The Thunderbolt port can not power the Drives as I have them set up. But, it is very fast. You will enjoy the true Firewire 800 speed.
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